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GO: Biological Process

codeine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:2001292
Synonyms
  • codeine breakdown
  • codeine catabolism
  • codeine degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of codeine, an alkaloid found in the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum var. album. Codeine has analgesic, anti-tussive and anti-diarrhoeal properties. 8845855
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